Travel & Extended Family: Simplicity
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Birthday Party Logistics (We Are from Out of State) What Would You Do?
Asked by J.M. from Minneapolis
on February 13, 2011
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So we are from out of state. Last year, since we had just moved here, we had our son's birthday party back home with all of his friends. This year, he has lots of frie...
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- Have his birthday party here a week early. Then go on his actual birthday to out of state party.Problem solved. Enjoy! M
- I would have his party where you and his friends live. If you choose to take family up on flying you out there for a visit shortly after or before his birthday they c...
- Definately stay where you are in Minnesota! Minnesota is where you live now - not anywhere else. You are making a life in Minnesota, and Minnesota is where your son'...
Appropriate 2Nd Birthday Party
Asked by H.S. from Cincinnati
on February 22, 2010
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Who is appropriate to invite to a 2nd birthday party. I have an enormous extended family, and have invited them to the 1st birthday, but should the 2nd birthday be the...
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- My son is two. We invited our closest family and friends. It was still big, but not as big as his 1st birthday (when we invited everyone). Before inviting someone, ask...
- you could always just do 2 parties. when i was young i always had a party with friends and a separate family party (we group 2-3 months of birthdays together) my son w...
- I also have a large family. Here is what we have done for our 4 children. First one is always big in our family. We rent halls so everyone can be comfortable or par...
Help! I Want My 6 Yr. Old Out of My Room!
Asked by A.Z. from Chicago
on December 14, 2007
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I have a 6 yr. old boy with ADHD and ODD. I can't get him to quit sleeping in our room and stay in his. For many years he had to share a room, but for over a year no...
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- My LC is having the same trouble with her daughter. She's been bribing her with things - a week in her own bed means a trip to Chuckie Cheese, etc... You could try s...
- HI A., Your problem, while having elements of text book simplicity, is probably something you are going to need to work with a professional with. Setting behav...
- A., I know exactly how you feel I'm currently going through this exact thing with my soon to be 6 yr old daughter! We are slowly having success. First of all she NEVER...
What to Do with X's Family Photos?
Asked by P.H. from Chicago
on May 2, 2011
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We have a wall of family photos in a prominant place from a special trip we took to Maui a few years ago. My son and daughter in law are close to the end of their divo...
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- You can keep one up in an non obtrusive area and can mention to the new girl that isnt this a nice picture of the grand kids but glance over the fact that the ex was i...
- I am going through the same thing too. My daughter is going through a divorce and has a 3 yr old. Her wedding picture is soo beautiful and I have a couple of beauti...
- Keep it. We are who we are today because of the things we've been through in the past. She's still going to be in the picture because she's the mother of your grandbab...
In Laws Aren't ALL Bad, Are They?
Asked by N.C. from Rockford
on November 30, 2011
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Hi all...so with all the holiday hoopla, I have seen a lot of posts about MIL's and in laws in general, not being cooperative, causing problems, being controlling...et...
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- I LOVE LOVE LOVE my inlaws, all of them... my step MIL, FIL and 2 little BIL's, and my MIL and step FIL :) It's my HUSBAND who pulled the short straw on the inlaws ;)
- Nope! I love my in laws! We've had 1 fight in 13 years, and it was small. we respect each other's space and decisions, and take an interest in advice. I'm lucky to h...
- Both my parents are gone and I am SOOOO Blessed to have the best ILs in the world. My MIL treats me just like any of her children. She is very involved with her gran...
Seeking Family Christmas Traditions
Asked by M.F. from Kansas City
on October 1, 2008
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my boys are starting to come of age to start understanding what holidays are etc...I'm wanting to establish some easy simple things that we can continue every year. W...
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- Here are a couple of things we do: 1. Every year I get them new pajamas that they get to open on Christmas Eve so they have new PJs for Christmas morning pictures. ...
- I am a single mom of a 14 year old daughter and a 12 year old son and have been a signle mom for 12-1/2 years. It is a tradition in our family to go Christmas shoppin...
- My hubby actually came up with a great tradition that we have started. Every year we go to Hobby Lobby or a similar craft store and look at thier "charms" everybody g...
Is "A Simple Christmas" Just a Myth?
Asked by D.P. from Pittsburgh
on November 12, 2008
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Once again, here come the holidays! I have resolved to shop early this year, but I was wondering if anyone has great ideas to simplify the holidays and keep the true ...
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- Hi D.:) Since I was a little girl we have always had Simple Christmases. My parents one did not have the money to get us a lot but two they wanted us to know that gett...
- Hi D., Here are some suggestions: Set up gift giving guidelines for the family, like agree not to exchange, or to only give to a charity on their behalf. I tell oth...
- For our first married Christmas, we went out of town and made goodies for the parents to eat/share in our absence, lol. That did not go over well with MIL at all, she...
Photo Book?
Asked by L.W. from Portland
on September 14, 2010
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I am wanting to make a photo book through an on line site. I have looked at costco, walgreens, target etc.. and the books seem kind of blah. You could only choose one ...
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- I agree with other posters, I only use Shutterfly, love them so much and i make atleast one book a year. Also they never delte you projects or pictures that you have s...
- Creative Memories! And right now there is a sale on digital until Sept. 21st! Go to: www.mycmsite.com/marycluley Click on "learn more" for tutorials and webinars ...
- I have had good results using Shutterfly online. They can be pricey, but they have specials all the time. V. - Medford
Race Tracks That You Can Build On
Asked by J.E. from St. Louis
on December 6, 2009
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Hi Mommies-
I'm looking to buy 3 1/2 year old son a race track. My husband really doesn't want to buy one of these junky plastic ones that just goes round and round....
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- sizzlers were the best but not sure if you can find them anymore. I remember my brother having this race trac when he was little and then found one for my son about 7...
- As far as I know, Hot Wheels doesn't make one like that. The only kind like that I have ever seen, is the wooden Thomas the Train tracks. Some of those flip over to a ...
- I'm just going to ditto the other responses. My son just turned 4yo. We have a Shake and Go set that goes in a figure 8. DH and DS love it. But the biggest hit is the ...
Why Do Kids Seem to Not Have Fun at Their Birthday Party?
Asked by A.S. from Eugene
on September 18, 2011
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Have you noticed it too? With a 3 year old and 9 year old I see very different aged kids not having fun when my kids are the guests. All the guests are having a gre...
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- Because they're overwhelmed. We've turned birthday parties into these huge events that small children are unable to handle. Some people plan them and make no plans for...
- My youngest has always gotten excited about having a party but at the age of 16 has realized she really likes to be with a few of her close friends to have fun. She's ...
- They are emotionally overwhelmed. I've noticed it too! We also make sure that our kids don't have to share their new toys at all. It gets WAY too overwhelming if th...
